Gyeongju is a city full of history and it is called a museum without walls. As Part 1 of the Gyeongju series, I will take you on a walking tour…
Travel
King Suro and the Forgotten History of Gaya
Kim Suro was the founder of the Gimhae Gim clan and the king of Geumgwan Gaya. Before the Three Kingdom period, Korea was ruled by small kingdoms often referred to…
Books
Rabbit’s Liver: A Tale of Wit, Loyalty, and Love
In ancient times, the four Dragon brothers were always fighting and getting into trouble. The Jade Emperor decided to separate the brothers to rule over the four seas and to…
Movies
Memories of Murder: South Korea’s Serial Killer Case Revisited
Memories of Murder is a 2003 film by Writer/Director Bong Joon-ho, starring Song Kang-ho and Kim Sang-kyung. The film was loosely based on the first serial murders in South Korea,…
Books
Ondal: How Gorguryeo’s Fool Became a Legendary General
When Princess Pyeonggang turned sixteen years old, the King and Queen looked for a proper suitor for their daughter. They had chosen a man from a great noble family. The…